A Celebration

In Memory of

CRAIG ANTHONY RIDDICK

April 14, 1960 - February 1, 2004Saturday, February 7,2004

Viewing 9:30 - 11:00Mass of a Christian Burial

St. Anthony Catholic Church12th & Monroe Streets, NE

Washington, DC 20017

Reverend Monsignor Richard BurtonPastor

ObituaryOn sunday, February 1, 2004, Craig gave up his spirit andquietly departed from this life. He was born in washingtonDCon an Easter sunday - April 14, ~960 to Barbara AnnRiddick and the late leon RiddickJr.

craig A. Riddick aka "Quago" attended DCpublic schools,graduating from MCKinley Technical High school, and laterattending American university. ASplanned, he would join theNational Guard, getting a real chance to play "army" as hewas known to do as a kid. later he would join METRO,thefriendliest bus operator on route and well loved by many.After undergoing his tst brain surgery, craig would transfer tothe custodian department for Metro and be known to many onthe rail system. Quago dabbled in fashion design and had atalent for creating his own unique style. Fly boy loved to dress!

In September of 1995, craig would wed Marita and they wereblessed with a baby girl Myla, whom he affectionately calledMyMy. Craig could be confidently referred to as a family man.One who often spoke of and supported his family - activelyspending time by correcting homework, picking the kids upfrom school and taking the gang to the 7Eleven. He alwaysparticipated in school activities such as the Father & Daughterdance, as he loved to show off his little girl.

Known as the "Kissing Usher". He also served as a eucharisticminister, serving his parish community communion andsharing the gospel. Many would refer to him as the preacher,for he surely knew the lord and could be found truly serving asa disciple. Many of those who were homeless could count onhis great generosity. Most often, he accompanied his wife anddaughter to feed the unwed mothers in city shelters. craigalways had a smile and hug for everybody and upon exitingcould be heard saying, love JOy Peace & Happiness!

Order of the Mass

Greeting

Placing of the Pall

Gathering Song

"How Great Thou Art" ... page 181

First Reading Wisdom 4: 7-15

Responsorial Psalm

"My Shepherd is the Lord; nothing indeed shall I want"

Second Reading 1 Cor 13: 1-13

Gospel John 17: 24-26

Homily Monsignor Burton

General Intercessions

Response-"Oh Lord, hear our prayer"

Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts

"Bought with a Price"

Preface Acclamation

Great Amen

Lord's Prayer

Lamb of God

Communion Hymn

"Hush, Hush, Somebody's Callin Mah Name" ... page 262

Eulogy

Final Commendation

Going Forth

"Every time I feel the Spirit" ... page 220

IntermentFt. Lincoln

Bladensburg Road

Order of the Mass

Greeting

Placing of the Pall

Gathering Song

"How Great Thou Art" ... page 181

First Reading Wisdom 4: 7-15

Responsorial Psalm

"My Shepherd is the Lord; nothing indeed shall I want"

Second Reading 1 Cor 13: 1-13

Gospel John 17: 24-26

Homily Monsignor Burton

General Intercessions

Response-"Oh Lord, hear our prayer"

Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts

"Bought with a Price"

Preface Acclamation

Great Amen

Lord's Prayer

Lamb of God

Communion Hymn

"Hush, Hush, Somebody's Callin Mah Name" ... page 262

Eulogy

Final Commendation

Going Forth

"Every time I feel the Spirit" ... page 220

IntermentFt. Lincoln

Bladensburg Road

He leaves to cherish his memories, wife, Marita,daughter, Myla, mother Barbara Riddick Gaddy, otherdad, sonny Gaddy, brother Ronald "Antonio", mother-in-law, Kusen crawford, sisters-in-law, Kim Riddick andKim crawford, brother-in-law, LeVelle Crawford,grandmothers, Mary LouiseJohnson, Gertrude M. Riddickand grandmother-in-Iaw, Lorraine Byers, nephews,

, Ronald, Alex & Kevin, aunties, Mert, Betty, Eileen,Alleyne, Sheila, & cathy, uncles Tony & Mike, cousins,Danielle, Johnny, Keith, Mark, Irving, Germaine, Akil andmany many other family members and a boat load ofcaring friends.

Love has no other desire but to fulfil itself.But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires:To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.To know the pain of too much tenderness.To be wounded by your own understanding of love;And to bleed willingly and joyfully.To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day ofloving;To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstacy;To return home at eventide with gratitude;And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a songof praise upon your lips.

Kahlil Gibran

Craig always said He just wanted to have fun!You can bet He is!

John 10:10

PallbearersLeVelle CrawfordGermaine JohnsonMike Johnson

Keith LongJohnny LongRonald Riddick

Honorable MentionIrving Gwynn

Services Entrusted to:JOHN T. RlllNESFUNERAL HOME

RepastSt. Anthony Church

12th & Monroe Streets, NE

lntermentFt. Lincoln CemeteryBladensburg Road

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In AppreciationYour many acts of kindness have brought Craig's

family through this time of sorrow. May the peace andblessings of our Lord keep you. We would also like to.

especially thank our St. Anthony School and Parishfamily for all of their support.